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Flamsteed Astronomy Society

The Flamsteed is an amateur astronomy society, based at the Royal Observatory Greenwich

 

The Society is part of the membership organisation of Royal Museums Greenwich.

We are an affiliated society of the British Astronomical Association and members of The Federation of Astronomical Societies.

 

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Upcoming Events

  • RESCHEDULED: Blackheath Observing Event - 10 December 2023 (weather back-up 16/17 December)
    RESCHEDULED: Blackheath Observing Event - 10 December 2023 (weather back-up 16/17 December)
    Sun, 10 Dec
    10 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 23:00
    Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK
    10 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 23:00
    Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK
    We are running a free public astronomy observing event on Blackheath Common. All members and non members are welcome. If we cannot go ahead on Sunday evening, due to the weather, we will try again the following weekend (16/17 December).
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  • Are we alone?
    Are we alone?
    Mon, 11 Dec
    11 Dec 2023, 19:15 – 21:00
    Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    11 Dec 2023, 19:15 – 21:00
    Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Dr Robin Catchpole of the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge We live in a universe perfectly suited to our existence, containing galaxies, stars, planets and the building blocks of life.
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  • Flamsteed Astronomy Society Christmas Social
    Flamsteed Astronomy Society Christmas Social
    Thu, 14 Dec
    14 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 23:00
    Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row, London SE10 9NW, UK
    14 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 23:00
    Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row, London SE10 9NW, UK
    We are excited to invite you to our Christmas Social at the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich on Thursday, 14th December from 7pm. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow astronomy enthusiasts and enjoy good conversation in a relaxed setting overlooking the Thames.
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  • Eclipses of the Sun – The Ultimate Experience
    Eclipses of the Sun – The Ultimate Experience
    Thu, 21 Dec
    21 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 21:00
    London, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UK
    21 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 21:00
    London, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UK
    By Richard Westwood From the awe and fear in the ancient world to our present understanding of this amazing spectacle, we trace the personalities who discovered the science and art of this natural event; included are the Antikythera machine. The philosopher, Thales, Astronomer Edmund Halley
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  • Viewing with the Great Equatorial Telescope
    Viewing with the Great Equatorial Telescope
    Tue, 09 Jan
    09 Jan 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    09 Jan 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    Flamsteed viewing session with the Great Equatorial Telescope at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
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  • Blackheath Observing Event - 13 January 2024 (weather back-up 14/20/21 January)
    Blackheath Observing Event - 13 January 2024 (weather back-up 14/20/21 January)
    Sat, 13 Jan
    13 Jan 2024, 19:00 – 23:00
    Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK
    13 Jan 2024, 19:00 – 23:00
    Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK
    We are running a free public astronomy observing event on Blackheath Common. All members and non members are welcome. If we cannot go ahead on Saturday evening, due to the weather, we will try again on Sunday evening (14 January) or the following weekend (20/21 January).
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  • Living with a Star - the Many Faces of our Sun
    Living with a Star - the Many Faces of our Sun
    Mon, 15 Jan
    15 Jan 2024, 19:15 – 21:00
    Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    15 Jan 2024, 19:15 – 21:00
    Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Professor Sarah Matthews of UCL
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  • Viewing with the Great Equatorial Telescope
    Viewing with the Great Equatorial Telescope
    Tue, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    06 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    Flamsteed viewing session with the Great Equatorial Telescope at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
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  • Blackheath Observing Event - 10 February 2024 (weather back-up 11/17/18 February)
    Blackheath Observing Event - 10 February 2024 (weather back-up 11/17/18 February)
    Sat, 10 Feb
    10 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 23:00
    Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK
    10 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 23:00
    Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK
    We are running a free public astronomy observing event on Blackheath Common. All members and non members are welcome. If we cannot go ahead on Saturday evening, due to the weather, we will try again on Sunday evening (11 February) or the following weekend (17/18 February).
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About Flamsteed Astronomy Society

The Society was founded in 1999, and is part of the membership organisation of Royal Museums Greenwich.

The Flamsteed has around 500 members who represent the full range of interests and experience in astronomy. Many are beginners. We are named after the first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed.

Our lecture meetings are held once a month between September/October and May/June, usually on a Monday evening, in the lecture theatre of the National Maritime Museum, or in the Peter Harrison Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Greenwich (ROG). The Society regularly holds observing evenings using members’ own telescopes.  In addition the Society stages viewing sessions with the ROG’s Great Equatorial Telescope, the largest of its kind in the UK, and seventh largest in the world.